Somerset Explorer

Somerset Explorer

5 Days, 4 Nights Dinner Bed & Breakfast

 

Staying at the Anchor Head Hotel, Weston Super Mare (see other information)

 

Come to Somerset, staying in Weston Super Mare, visiting so fantastic tourist sites, Wookey Hole, Wells, Street, Minehead.

 

Weston Super Mare

Weston-super-Mare is situated in a sheltered bay at the foot of the Mendip Hills with views across the Bristol Channel to South Wales. It is Somerset’s finest holiday resort both in terms of its natural beauty and the attractions and activities the town and surrounding area has to offer.

 

Weston has maintained a Victorian and Edwardian legacy, with its charming turn-of-the-century terraces interspersed with well kept gardens. Attractions include the fascinating SeaQuarium and the magnificent 21st century Grand Pier. There is dancing nightly at the Winter Gardens and top class cabaret, as well as big star names performing at the Playhouse, Weston’s premier theatre.

 

Weston is surrounded by places of cultural and historical interest. It is close to the cities of Bath, Bristol and Wells, with their ancient Roman history and breath taking cathedrals. In addition, due to the resort's position, nestling between the Mendip Hills and the Bristol Channel, visitors will find ample opportunities for both gentle rambling and sailing.

 

 

Excursions (Subject to Change)

 

Wells

Wells Cathedral

Built between 1175 and 1490 Wells Cathedral has been described as “the most poetic of the English Cathedrals”.

 

Street

Sitting at the end of the Polden Hills, with views of Glastonbury Tor and the Mendip Hills. Street is perfectly situated to explore the surrounding countryside, whilst enjoying all of the sites and facilities that the village has to offer.

 

Street is the birthplace of Clarks shoes, whose story began almost 200 years ago, when brothers, Cyrus and James Clark, started making slippers from sheepskin offcuts.  Clarks grew into an international company, renowned for quality and innovation.  Although the factory has long gone, Street is still home to Clarks HQ, and many of the surrounding buildings and terraces built for the workers, such as Wilfrid Road, themselves attract visitors, for their architectural qualities.

 

Street also has a number of churches, the oldest being the Anglican Parish Church of The Holy Trinity, a Grade I listed building which dates from the 14th century.

 

Wookey Hole

Let us take you on an underground adventure that began millions of years ago with a drop of rain. The caves at Wookey Hole first began to form when rain water percolated through the porous, sedimentary rock of the Mendip Hills. This process slowly began to create the chambers of the caves. Eight of which you can see on your visit. There are many more chambers, only a few of which have been explored fully.

 

Minehead

Minehead is a coastal town and civil parish in Somerset, England. It lies on the south bank of the Bristol Channel, 21 miles north-west of the county town of Taunton, 12 miles from the boundary with the county of Devon and in proximity of the Exmoor National Park.

Anchor Head Hotel

Claremont Crescent, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, BS23 2ED

01934 620880

anchor.weston@leisureplex.co.uk

 

 

The Anchor Head Hotel is splendidly situated between Weston’s two piers and close to the boating slipway and a small beach; the promenade walk begins right next to the hotel. There are magnificent views of the bay from the lounge, restaurant and many of the bedrooms. You can take advantage of the seaview upgrade that we offer to take in the beautiful landscape that Weston-super-Mare has to offer.

 

• We have 52 bedrooms, a selection of which have magnificent views of the bay, available on request.

• All rooms have tea/coffee making facilities, hair dryer and Freeview TV with radio channels

• Ironing facilities are available from reception

• Upgrade your room today to enjoy a spectacular seaview from the comfort of your own room

 

 

• Delightful Anchor Bar with dance floor and entertainment provided

• Lounge with magnificent views of the bay

• Superb views from our attractive twin restaurants

• Breakfast: Freshly cooked full English Breakfast served at your table.  Take your pick from freshly cooked bacon, sausages, fluffy hash browns, eggs cooked just the way you like them and more. We also offer continental options, with fruit, cereals and yoghurt.

• Dinner: Three course freshly cooked menu with vegetarian and vegan options served at your table, featuring many British Classics and with tea and coffee to finish.

• On arrival, you will be allocated a reserved time for the duration of your stay. If you wish to vary this time, please speak with your Restaurant team. Restaurant times may vary on departure and arrival days – full details available from Reception.

• Special Diets: We can cater for most dietary requirements, please advise us when you book so we can ensure we can meet your needs.

 

The Resort and Area

The resort's beach and gardens provide an excellent environment for relaxation with deckchairs, bowling lawns and music from the bandstands. Weston's clean, sandy beaches stretch over a mile along the recently remodelled seafront. Its gardens are well kept and are frequent contenders in the Britain in Bloom contest.

 

The town centre has a pedestrianised High Street and indoor Sovereign Shopping Centre. Intriguing antiques, books and craftworks are amongst Weston's narrow side streets. Bristol city centre is just half an hour away.